Hikawa Shrine in Omiya

Hello, travelers. This is Kumi. Picturesque Japan Blog welcomes you to Omiya Hikawa Shrine.


This was a day with my high school friend. We had lunch at Marui near Omiya station.


Then visited Hikawa Shrine.
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6529.html

What a peaceful place!!

Felt purified. Seriously!!


Location: 日本、〒330−0803 埼玉県さいたま市大宮区高鼻町１丁目４０７

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